Tag: Christian growth

I, like most people, have wondered what Paul’s thorn in the flesh was. There are many speculations, but we don’t know for sure. He did say that this “thorn” helped him to stay humble. It kept him from thinking too highly of himself. 2 Corinthians 12:7 NIV, “or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore,… Continue reading The Thorn In Our Flesh

Jeremiah 1:5 NIV, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Before Jeremiah was born, God knew him and had already established a purpose for him. It blows my mind that God has always known us.… Continue reading Before You Were Formed (part 1)

Philippians 3:16 NIV, “Only let us live up to what we have already attained.” Do you sometimes feel as if you are not making enough progress in your walk with Christ? Well if so, this verse is a beacon of hope. It reminds us to only live up to what we have already attained or… Continue reading Live Up To What You’ve Attained